We Learn Why Big Ships Don't Round Cape Horn and Instead Navigate The Strait of Magellan [Ep. 125]

[@stubby2822]

Best sailing channel on KZbin. You all are amazing. Kate sure is a tough worker and does it all with a smile. Seems she has the language barrier solved too. The scenery is something we would never have seen if you all had taken the easy path to the Pacific. Thanks for the effort to make these videos. Keep having fun, stay warm and stay safe. Bill

[@jchubrejorge]

Hello Kate and Curtis. As a regular sailor through those waters, I think the videos you make are extraordinarily good. It's so nice for me to see how you face the same challenges, find similar solutions and feel the same admiration and the joy of sailing in Patagonia. In addition to being such good sailors, you are always so happy and positive! Roxy is the one who enjoys it the most when you land on a beach!! Congratulations and I wish we meet some day if you're still in Puerto Montt.

[@MrRourk]

Breakfast Burritos can power a full day of sailing. An excellent choice.

[@SuperCub150]

You guys are amazing. Yes, this is the best sailing video channel on KZbin, and I watch (almost) all of the other channels tool!! I have such respect for your courage, ability and tenacity. You both have a true partnership that is held together by joy and respect. Good luck with your trip!

[@nancygladieux7598]

Wow, takes a lot of courage to sail through the night. Thank goodness for your navigational skills. Great to see your positive attitudes in cold and wet conditions. Burritos looked yummy too

[@johnlawrence7268]

Thanks for that. Only owners sit in the companion way so you're OK.

[@haydenwatson7987]

You commented that you were planning to hit a channel at high tide to get slack. It is counter intuitive, but the currents and tides do not operate on the same timeline. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we also have huge tides and currents. In my home waters, we get tides that exceed 15'. In one of our more notorious passes, you can get up to 10-knots of current on those days. You would expect the slack to be at the high and low tide, but it is actually 3.5 to 4 hours after the corresponding high and low. Because of that, we more often see max current at the high and low tides. I have found that when I need to motor into a significant headwind, if I put out a little bit of the roller furling head sail and sheet it tight and then tighten down on the windward sheet to pull the clew about 12" to 16" then fall off just until the sail fills, I will have much greater speed through the water and less pounding. That is because the forward force from the sail is pulling on the masthead which does not allow the bow to rise and fall with the waves.

[@Packrat_Garage]

This is the kind of sailing content that I have been looking for. I got a response from Kate (I think?) on YT sailing channels group after other people expressed frustration at getting a lot of 'where' and activities from sailing channels and not really focusing on sailing content. I can see a nature hike with trees here hundreds of miles inland. This is gold, it never occurred to me there were fjords in south America and just thought everyone had to round the dangerous cape. Real sailors finding real solutions to real problems is exactly what I was looking for in content.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We are glad you have joined us! A lot of sailing channels are lifestyle channels that take place on a sailboat. Which is great, but we really do try and show the sailing here!

[@KevCampbell]

I know I’m repeating myself, but those that take the canal haven’t seen the world. I understand it’s a commitment, to give yourself over to the deliberate pace dictated by the Chilean Fjords, but what a journey! Simply loving it 😊

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We all see the world through our own set of lenses :) So glad we can bring you along and share ours!

[@WillN2Go1]

There's your merch t-shirt: Drawing of the boat, superimposed over the chart/route through the straits, and "This sure beats the Panama Canal! I can't feel my toes."

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Haha this gave us such a laugh! We will need to have these made up!

[@robertschaper5737]

Thanks for taking us along on all the details of a journey we could never do. The nuts and bolts make it a wonderful experience and the film and editing chops are first cabin. Such a treat.

[@waynefee1561]

Damn Best show. You both are brilliant this show needs showing at schools so our kids can learn about these places. You both are brilliant. Kate you just crack me up great lady.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Such a nice comment. Definitely brought smiles to our faces. A Sweet Ruca school could be a good idea some day!

[@rainfinger]

Great job, loving the Roxy cameos.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Can't leave out the amazing Roxy

[@braddobson2060]

Your endless smiles and positive attitudes help make your channel the best.

[@kurtc6372]

Wow beautiful flowers 🌸

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Indeed!

[@kurtc6372]

Love your choice of music too.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you!

[@sauerjoseph]

Thanks for letting us share with your amazing journey! You guys are amazing! I was wondering where Roxie was, and then she made an appearance at the very end. Glad to see she is hanging in there.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks for coming along! Roxy is the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow :)

[@emmakimble8946]

How is Roxy just to say I lost my dog yesterday she was only 6. 7 months old sad day for me as I turn 18 today not a nice birthday for this year, good to see u happy 😃 there good luck 🤞 on going north hope everything goes well for u ❤❤❤

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We are sorry for your loss. We are lucky to have dogs in theh world, but they challenge us when they leave us! Roxy is 13 and hanging in there. So many sniffs in this part of the world. Cheers and hope you get a little stronger each day.

[@bernhardkloepper7482]

thku muchas gracia danke schön love 💕 your adventures on patagonia’s passage updates 😊 Bernhard- Toronto

[@ArtHelm]

Hi, Curtis and Kate. I can really get into the scene(s). Big tides and currents and what, boats? Wow. I was watching Kate let out the anchor, then I blinked and Kate was head over tea kettle down the chain locker! It made me laugh just seeing her legs and butt sticking out. But she emerged with sea monster tentacles and quickly threw them overboard! Great job you guys. Roxy is looking very healthy, too.🌬️⛈️⛵

[@lanceferraro3781]

In 1982, in the Navy, on a destroyer I transited Magellan. Stopped at Punta Arenas, an annual stop for US ships, with many fond memories. We traded them several boxes of Mickey Ds' burgers for abolutely huge lobsters. I think they had the poorer end of that deal, but they craved our offering. I've watched several of thise Magellan transits, but not seen, nor heard comment, of what I saw. It seemed that every time I came topside I'd see a ship wreck; masts sticking up out of the water, a capsized ship missing rudder and props, the gracefull curve of a ship on its side. Seeing that made me very glad for our 180,000 watt sonar, clearly heard on deck, pinging all the way.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

What an awesome memory! You surely got the better end of the trade for the Centolla! Wow 180,000 watt sonar!!! Cool stuff and thank you for your service.

[@realitywinner7582]

excellent stuff -as always ..God Bless from Ireland 🙂

[@mattmeiners985]

Love your show...

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you!

[@jaz0165]

So much “simple moments happiness” in this episode! Love it.

[@Michael.Hankins]

Love your channel. Thanks for taking the road less travelled.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Great episode guys ‼️ 🎉 Love how you pay attention to your surrounding area and make BIG room for the other ships. Smart!! Totally loved the ending with evidence of ROXY being such a trooper. See you next time.✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ ❄️ ☃️ 🌞 ✨

[@FernandoOliveira-oy4gy]

Great video and great job. Courageous sailors. Navigating during the night with a lot of other vessels around, and doing all that with such a great attitude. Y’all rock. Thanks for sharing all that with us.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you for coming along :) No two days are the same

[@frankholden237]

Impressed at your skill and good fortune in getting from Paso Tortuoso to Bahia Fortuna in about 36 hours. I have taken up to two weeks and five anchorages to cover that ground. May see you soon in Montt.

[@nealchristensen1793]

You guy's have the best sailing channel by far just sailing you tell us your viewers what and why you are doing the things your doing ! Amazing editing ! Thanks so much !

[@philipwright7186]

I have so much respect for you two, quietly getting on with what must be one of the most challenging journeys you can make. No fuss, no drama, and clearly loving what you do. I always look forward to your episodes.

[@chrisleo6639]

@SailingSweetRuca, on this passage, you sailed from Paso Tortuoso (Tortured Passage) to Bahia Fortuna (Fortunate Bay)!!! So, the story starts with some drama! And, ends very nicely. LOL ...As always, thanks for sharing the trip with us.

[@peterb4620]

Another excellent episode. An amazing adventure. Heading north, hopefully the temperature will get warmer.😊

[@TheSWRProject]

So cool guys.... Keep safe... 🙏

[@simonblackwell4273]

absolute hero

[@davidhakes3884]

Hi Sweet Ruca Crew, I have to say I would Love to see you catch some fish for din din some day? There has to be some tasty seafood there, Love you all.

[@diegokolsky2683]

Buenos vientos sweet ruca!

[@greggvandenbosch8230]

As others have commented, love the realistic sailing coverage. We took our 100lb Golden retriever to Europe and he traveled with us everywhere. Wondering how you take care of Roxy on these long passages?

[@lovingcars]

Love your energy...

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thank you!

[@jonunya3128]

great boat and a great crew on a great adventure. thanks for the content, it's one of my favorites!

[@user-uf1cm3to7m]

Wonderful 👍 loved that cool music at the end

[@georgemoore7196]

This is an epic series!

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Just wondering if you have depth sonar and if so, do you use it when looking for an anchorage spot? Patagonia is one of those places I have wanted to see since the 1960s but always has been beyond my reach/means. Thanks for sharing your travels which I find very interesting. Wishing you fair winds and safe travel. Thanks!

[@francoisroubes3196]

Hello Sweet Ruca ! Nice to have some news about you. Where are you now ? We are going back to Chile. Ystafell is waiting for us in Valdivia and w’ll be there the 10 th of october. Then w’ll go back to Puerto Williams and Brasil in 2024…………… Hope to see you somewhere !

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Beautiful couple & video 🇨🇦 ❤

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

You guys are very adventurous, personally I’m waiting for warmer weather, it’s spring now, yes?

[@eliciahalterman1961]

Love watching you guys!

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Thanks! Love your comment :-)

[@codegame027]

How was your fuel level doing by this point in the passage? Did you ever get fuel anxiety with all the motoring?

[@jimbobschell]

Awesome

[@kylejazwiecki714]

Sailing at night tonight? Might as well have been a Mills Race!

[@roneberle8954]

Hey guy and gal! Can you tell us what your favourite/most used knots are?? Thanks Capt'n Ron in NS Canada p.s. love all your videos (ever since reading Captain Slocum!)

[@jimhahn6116]

Really cool , thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@sailingslapshot]

Great stuff, again. Whew, thankfully you fit Roxie in late, haha.. Pit-mix owner/lover here. Just wish our dog was as chill as Rox!

[@kurtc6372]

Shit, I was freaking out about you sailing at night in the middle of the Atlantic but this is really spooky…..for me. I mean at this point in my life I don’t like driving at night anymore. ❤️🕉☯️🙏🏼♾️😳

[@SailingSweetRuca]

We agree! Close quarters with boats and land at night is way worse than open water!

[@DiabloSpearguns]

As always a wonderful video. I will say the fast motion is not that relaxing to watch yet again that’s just an opinion i have. Enjoy and be safe. Loving this Patagonia series

[@SailingSweetRuca]

This is great feedback. We will definitely take it into consideration. Thanks for the comment and for following along!

[@tatman8240]

Wow man.

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

What kind of rope do you use for the long shore lines? 3/4” polypropylene?

[@bassmonk2920]

Positive capable folks enjoying life....

[@clutchy26]

Shocked when all of a sudden I realized you were down adventuring at the bottom of the world. Wow!

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Surprise! Thanks for joining in! :)

[@SuperChriscunningham]

There was a couple in the early 60s who sailed around the horn. But before that there anchor dragged and they ended up on the beach with a large hole . Amazing a coast guard boat happened by and hoisted there boat on board. I forget the cruisers name but a great story

[@jthompson120db]

So, do you think it's worth the extra distance ... I mean at least do you save money that way? Probably would with a Super Yacht and such ... and your opinion if a motor yacht would save rounding the cape instead of taking the canal?

[@captainjimolchs]

Having read their book, I would say that expense is not their primary consideration. Equally are those in super-duper motor yachts unconcerned. However, there is the risk of spiling your martinis onto your evening wear.

[@Thisandthat8908]

12:00 can't help but think, what Magellan would think about all this navigation aid. They could just about guess their rough longtitude at that time. And about the engine :) as for the title. i guess Cape Horn is sufficently infamous to answer the question.

[@stephenleadbitter9820]

Hi guys, just started watching you on KZbin, and noticed that you have your radar on the Stern of your boat, do you have any with it being there. Thanks Steve.

[@tahirsargin8236]

👏👏👏

[@JCGible]

😊❤

[@mike26138]

Where’s the dog?

[@SailingSweetRuca]

She's at the end on the beach!

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

😃

[@selvarajabraham9608]

Can you catch and store drinking water from rains in your vessel! Hope ...Daring though two of you.

[@SailingSweetRuca]

Yes we do catch rainwater sometimes during heavy rains, we also have a watermaker on board.